It’s nonetheless raining in Southern California. And whereas I’m grateful for the rain as a result of the drought is a large problem right here, the novelty has worn off a bit. I used to like working within the rain as a result of it was so uncommon. However final month’s very wet half marathon washed away my appreciation of water from the sky. Additionally – I simply realized I’ve a full race recap from that half marathon hanging out in my drafts that I by no means posted!
Anyway… I used to be attempting to speak you into working within the rain (and doing a foul job of it, however keep on with me).
It was pouring on my run yesterday morning, but it surely wasn’t chilly so I actually didn’t thoughts. Plus, I had a velocity run on my coaching schedule and would relatively do this outdoors than on a treadmill.
Sadly, numerous different individuals minded as a result of the runners I see frequently on the trail opted out. So, that acquired me desirous about causes to run within the rain. It’s actually not that dangerous in Southern California (once more, as a result of it’s not very chilly so that you don’t have to put on specialty gear to remain heat and dry).
I got here up with a bunch of causes however there are the three high ones…
- You may’t management the climate on race day. If it rains – it’s useful to recollect you skilled in it. This goes the identical for different climate situations that will influence your race.
- Doing laborious issues builds confidence! It’s so necessary to consider in your self. Periodt. And it’s additional useful so that you can be assured and consider in your potential to do laborious issues while you’re coaching for a marathon or half marathon.
- Nobody can inform when you’re crying within the rain. (In case you like to cover that sorta factor, not that it’s important to.)
